]]>Zack Evanshttps://www.buzzfeed.com/zackevans/why-you-shouldnt-lie-about-your-weightWed, 23 Nov 2016 17:00:12 -0500“I don’t give a sh*t about how much you weigh…"zackevansnonadultSurfing, Skateboarding, Climbing, Karate, Baseball, And Softball Will Be At The 2020 Olympicshttps://www.buzzfeed.com/claudiakoerner/surfing-skateboarding-climbing-karate-baseball-and-softball?utm_term=4ldqpia
Dude!

Surfing, skateboarding, karate, and sports climbing — as well as men's baseball and women's softball — will be added to the 2020 games.

Currently, there are 28 Olympic sports. The addition of the five is the "most comprehensive evolution of the Olympic programme in modern history," an IOC statement said.

Shizuo Kambayashi / AP

The addition is expected to bring 474 new athletes to the games, with the IOC saying the mix of traditional and "youth-focused" sports are already popular in Japan.

Robert F. Bukaty / AP

In an IOC report, officials noted that baseball is Japan's No. 1 spectator sport, and the 2020 games can take advantage of existing world-class stadiums.

]]>Claudia Koernerhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/claudiakoerner/surfing-skateboarding-climbing-karate-baseball-and-softballWed, 03 Aug 2016 17:38:48 -0400Dude!claudiakoernernonadultnonadultCurrently, there are 28 Olympic sports. The addition of the five is the "most comprehensive evolution of the Olympic programme in modern history," an IOC statement said.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult"It would be the only sport where vertical ascent is the goal," the report said.nonadultnonadult"Surfing has a unique and modern blend of sport performance, lifestyle, and youth culture," the IOC report said. "The world-class competition on the waves and the ‘beach festival’ atmosphere would add a whole new dimension to the Olympic Games."nonadultnonadultThese Guys Actually Documented Their Everest Climb On Snapchathttps://www.buzzfeed.com/anniedaly/climmmmb-and-snap?utm_term=4ldqpia
Definitely a first.

Check out this highlights video of some of their most memorable ones:

FYI, the basecamp has cell service, but to get service the rest of the time, the duo used satellite internet technology. "We carried a dish, external batteries, and solar panels to charge the batteries. The whole system weighed about 14 pounds," Ballinger says.

]]>Annie Dalyhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/anniedaly/climmmmb-and-snapTue, 07 Jun 2016 21:25:17 -0400Definitely a first.anniedalynonadultBoth men attempted to climb to the summit of Everest — the highest mountain in the world, at 29,029 feet above sea level — without using supplemental oxygen, a feat only 193 people have ever accomplished before. (For context, 7,000 people have climbed to the top of the mountain <i>with</i> oxygen.)
<a href="http://www.coryrichards.com/">Richards</a>, 35, who is also a filmmaker and photographer fellow for <i>National Geographic</i>, made it to the top, a first for him after a failed attempt in 2012. Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.adrianballinger.com/">Ballinger</a>, 40, who's summited Everest <i>six</i> times in the past with supplemental oxygen, accomplished something equally admirable: He decided to turn back at around 28,000 feet (just about 1,000 feet away from the peak), likely saving his own life.
"It sounds funny to be like, 'Oh, I was cold,' but it was <i>real</i> cold, and I started to lose basic functions, and I was slurring my words and couldn't form full sentences," he told BuzzFeed Travel.nonadultnonadultFYI, the basecamp has cell service, but to get service the rest of the time, the duo used satellite internet technology. "We carried a dish, external batteries, and solar panels to charge the batteries. The whole system weighed about 14 pounds," Ballinger says.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult"A lot of people told us it was the best live TV they'd watched all season," Richards said, laughing. (In an unfortunate twist of fate, his phone malfunctioned when he got to the top of Everest, so he was not able to snap the actual summit.)nonadult"My sister is a teacher, so I really found that fact super heartwarming," says Ballinger. "Every few days, kids would write us questions, and we'd answer. I love that our story had so much value."
"And I loved that it was such a teachable moment," adds Richards. "Everest gets so much media attention: 'Everest is done,' they'll say, or, 'Everest is dirty.' People have formed so many opinions about it. But I don't think as many younger people know about Everest, so it felt great to get their attention, too, and to be able to teach them what we were doing."nonadult"Ours was an easy partnership, which is super rare in the mountains. It's strange because it's a really high-stress situation: You're making decisions together that directly impact each others' lives. And as someone who struggles with anxiety, it was a relief to have a partnership that didn't <i>cause</i> anxiety, but <i>cured</i> it," says Richards.nonadultRESPECT, BOYS. RESPECT.nonadultnonadultThese People Tried An Extreme Climbing Class And Suffered Greatlyhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/anniejeong/these-people-tried-an-extreme-climbing-class-and-suffered-gr?utm_term=4ldqpia
Climbing to hell and back.

]]>Annie Jeonghttps://www.buzzfeed.com/anniejeong/these-people-tried-an-extreme-climbing-class-and-suffered-grSat, 23 Apr 2016 16:01:04 -0400Climbing to hell and back.anniejeongnonadultJustin Bieber Reportedly Asked To Leave After Climbing Mayan Ruinshttps://www.buzzfeed.com/salvadorhernandez/justin-bieber-reportedly-asked-to-leave-after-climbing-mayan?utm_term=4ldqpia
Bieber had been told several times not to climb on the ruins or walk into restricted archeological areas before being asked to leave the site near Cancun, the local paper reported.

The Associated Press reported that the Canadian singer was asked to leave Tulum after trying to climb one of the sites that are roped off from the public.

Tulum is a Mayan city and port in the state of Quintana Roo, which is believed to have reached its peak in the 13th century.

The site contains several archaeological sites, some that are accessible to the public and some that are are cordoned off because they are unstable or need to be preserved.

The castle of the Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico.

Manuel Valdes / AP

An official from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History told the AP Bieber was at the historical site Thursday when he was "asked to leave." But it was not clear which of the sites he allegedly tried to climb.

]]>Salvador Hernandezhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/salvadorhernandez/justin-bieber-reportedly-asked-to-leave-after-climbing-mayanFri, 08 Jan 2016 18:54:34 -0500Bieber had been told several times not to climb on the ruins or walk into restricted archeological areas before being asked to leave the site near Cancun, the local paper reported.salvadorhernandeznonadultnonadultThe <a href="http://www.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2016-01-08/singer-justin-bieber-asked-to-leave-mexicos-tulum-ruin-site">Associated Press reported</a> that the Canadian singer was asked to leave Tulum after trying to climb one of the sites that are roped off from the public.
Tulum is a Mayan city and port in the state of Quintana Roo, which is believed to have reached its peak in the 13th century.
The site contains several archaeological sites, some that are accessible to the public and some that are are cordoned off because they are unstable or need to be preserved.nonadultThe castle of the Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico.nonadultAn official from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History <a href="http://www.usnews.com/news/entertainment/articles/2016-01-08/singer-justin-bieber-asked-to-leave-mexicos-tulum-ruin-site">told the AP</a> Bieber was at the historical site Thursday when he was "asked to leave." But it was not clear which of the sites he allegedly tried to climb.nonadultnonadultnonadultA spokesperson for the ecotourism cooperative told the AP he was respectful during his visit before he was asked to leave Tulum.
But according to <a href="http://sipse.com/novedades/justin-bieber-es-expulsado-de-zona-arqueologica-de-tulum-186287.html"><i>Novedades Quintana Roo</i>, a local newspaper</a>, Bieber had been ignoring signs and ropes that restricted access to certain areas.
Staff at the site then asked the singer several times not to go into the restricted areas and to not climb on the sites, before eventually asking him to leave, the paper reported.
Bieber's security also reportedly argued with site staffers, prompting them to call law enforcement, but the singer and his entourage had left by the time authorities arrived.nonadultnonadult21 GIFs That'll Make Your Stomach Fall Out Of Your Asshttps://www.buzzfeed.com/benhenry/whats-the-weather-like-up-there-guys?utm_term=4ldqpia
So you think you can Spiderman?

This fad has been nicknamed 'rooftopping'.

Basically you climb up really tall things with no safety equipment.

]]>Ben Henryhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/benhenry/whats-the-weather-like-up-there-guysWed, 22 Jul 2015 10:08:20 -0400So you think you can Spiderman?benhenrynonadultClimbing Season In Nepal At Risk Of Being Cancelledhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/felipearaujo/climbing-season-in-nepal-at-risk-of-being-cancelled?utm_term=4ldqpia
Kenton Cool, a British climber who has scaled Mt Everest 11 times, told BuzzFeed News on Tuesday that he finds it “immoral” that climbers are still planning to tackle Mount Everest this season when Nepal has been hit by such a tragedy.

The sherpas, who play a crucial role in helping climbers to reach the mountain's summit, notified Nepal's Mountaineering Department on Monday and said that conditions are not right for the route to be rebuilt, the Associated Press reported.

The April 25 avalanche killed 18 people at a Mt Everest base camp. Many of those killed were foreign climbers who were preparing to scale the world's highest mountain.

This would be the second consecutive year where climbing on Mt. Everest has been canceled. Last year, climbing season was called off when an avalanche killed 16 Nepalese sherpas.

This news hasn't deterred all climbers. Some are still planning to make the climb this season -- hoping to convince sherpas to come along, while others in the climbing community are respecting the sherpas' decision.

Kenton Cool is a British mountaineer who has climbed Everest 11 times. Speaking to BuzzFeed News on Tuesday Cool said he finds the fact that climbers are still trying to convince sherpas to scale the mountain "immoral."

"Mountaineering is the last thing on the sherpas' mind," Cool said. "They have lost their homes and family in this tragedy. I can't believe people are asking them to go in, it's immoral."

There are very few climbers around today who could climb Mt Everest without the assistance of a sherpa. In addition to carrying the equipment and clearing the trails, sherpas provide invaluable experience and local knowledge that western climbers just don't have, according to Cool.

Still, some of those who succeed on Mt Everest don't seem to give enough credit to the roles the sherpas play, as pointed out by Cool.

"They get handsomely rewarded financially, but if you go to any climbing speaking event or read a climbing book, sherpas get very few mentions."

The death toll from the April 25 earthquake currently stands at over 7,000 people, with an additional 14,000 injured.

The magnitude 7.8 quake was the strongest to hit Nepal in almost a century.

]]>Felipe Araujohttps://www.buzzfeed.com/felipearaujo/climbing-season-in-nepal-at-risk-of-being-cancelledTue, 05 May 2015 09:53:54 -0400<b>Kenton Cool, a British climber who has scaled Mt Everest 11 times, told BuzzFeed News on Tuesday that he finds it "immoral" that climbers are still planning to tackle Mount Everest this season when Nepal has been hit by such a tragedy.</b>felipearaujononadultnonadultSherpas in Nepal are refusing to rebuild the Mt. Everest route destroyed by the avalanche which was triggered by the <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/felipearaujo/nepal-shaken-up-by-major-earthquake#.swomYjrj1">devastating earthquake over a week ago.</a>
The sherpas, who play a crucial role in helping climbers to reach the mountain's summit, notified Nepal's Mountaineering Department on Monday and said that conditions are not right for the route to be rebuilt, <a href="http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2015/05/04/nepal-sherpas-refuse-to-rebuild-everest-climbing-route-destroyed-by-earthquake.html">the Associated Press reported.</a>
The April 25 avalanche killed 18 people at a Mt Everest base camp. Many of those killed were foreign climbers who were preparing to scale the world's highest mountain.
This would be the second consecutive year where climbing on Mt. Everest has been canceled. Last year, climbing season was called off when an avalanche killed 16 Nepalese sherpas.
This news hasn't deterred all climbers. Some are still planning to make the climb this season -- hoping to convince sherpas to come along, while others in the climbing community are respecting the sherpas' decision.
Kenton Cool is a British mountaineer who has climbed Everest 11 times. Speaking to BuzzFeed News on Tuesday Cool said he finds the fact that climbers are still trying to convince sherpas to scale the mountain "immoral."
"Mountaineering is the last thing on the sherpas' mind," Cool said. "They have lost their homes and family in this tragedy. I can't believe people are asking them to go in, it's immoral."
There are very few climbers around today who could climb Mt Everest without the assistance of a sherpa. In addition to carrying the equipment and clearing the trails, sherpas provide invaluable experience and local knowledge that western climbers just don't have, according to Cool.
Still, some of those who succeed on Mt Everest don't seem to give enough credit to the roles the sherpas play, as pointed out by Cool.
"They get handsomely rewarded financially, but if you go to any climbing speaking event or read a climbing book, sherpas get very few mentions."
The death toll from the April 25 earthquake currently stands at over 7,000 people, with an additional 14,000 injured.
The magnitude 7.8 quake was the strongest to hit Nepal in almost a century.nonadultnonadultDuo Completes Hardest Rock Climb In The World At Yosemitehttps://www.buzzfeed.com/jasonwells/two-men-are-attempting-the-hardest-rock-climb-in-the-world-u?utm_term=4ldqpia
Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday completed what’s considered to be the hardest route up Yosemite’s El Capitan using only their hands and feet. A spokeswoman for the duo said the duo planned to spend the rest of the day with family before addressing the news media on Thursday.

]]>Jason Wellshttps://www.buzzfeed.com/jasonwells/two-men-are-attempting-the-hardest-rock-climb-in-the-world-uMon, 05 Jan 2015 20:04:23 -0500<b>Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday completed what's considered to be the hardest route up Yosemite's El Capitan using only their hands and feet.</b> A spokeswoman for the duo said the duo planned to spend the rest of the day with family before addressing the news media on Thursday.jasonwellsnonadultUpdatenonadultUpdatenonadultUpdatenonadultUpdatenonadultClimber Kevin Jorgeson looks up from Pitch 18 on the Dawn Wall of the El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park in California Jan. 12.nonadultUpdatenonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultFor nearly two weeks now, Kevin Jorgeson of California and Tommy Caldwell of Colorado have been attempting to scale the Dawn Wall of El Capitan at Yosemite National Park.
There are 32 pitches, or sections, on the route. Caldwell reached Pitch 18 on Wednesday. But Jorgeson continues to fight Pitch 15 and its punishing, razor-sharp holds that literally rip skin off of fingers, the Associated Press reported.
Once Caldwell is able to reach a ledge, he plans to wait for his climbing partner.nonadultA spokeswoman for free climbers Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell said they were still pushing toward the top of Dawn Wall as of Wednesday afternoon after starting off "a bit slower than expected."
"We are still anticipating for them to finish this afternoon/evening, but it is very hard to say at this point," Jess Clayton said in an email.
Live stream footage of the climb showed Jorgeson and Caldwell in brightly colored shirts inching their way ever closer to the top of the route, considered to be the toughest climb in the world.
Should the duo finish Wednesday night, a news conference in Yosemite is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, she added.nonadultnonadultKevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday became the first free climbers to scale the treacherous Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, completing what's considered to be the hardest rock climb in the world without the aid of ropes or harnesses.
Jorgeson, 36, and Caldwell, 30, started their ascent of the 3,000-foot granite rock face Dec. 27 with nothing but safety ropes to keep them from falling to their deaths.nonadultKevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell are expected to become the first free climbers to scale the Dawn Wall of El Capitan in Yosemite on Wednesday, completing a grueling half-mile journey up the perilous rock face without the aid of ropes or harnesses.
The route up the sheer granite formation is considered to be the hardest rock climb in the world.
Caldwell, 36, and Jorgeson, 30, started their ascent of the 3,000-foot peak on Dec. 27.
Representatives for the men said the duo was expected to complete the climb Wednesday afternoon, after which they would spend the rest of the day with friends and family celebrating their feat.
A news conference with Jorgeson and Caldwell is planned for Thursday if all goes according to plan.nonadult<blockquote class="tweet"><img src="http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7WOy8-CAAA-rGT.jpg"><a><img src="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/248460783/twitter_bee_avatar_normal.png">Fresno Bee@FresnoBee</a><a>Follow</a><p class="tweet_text entry-title">SUMMIT! Yosemite climbers reach the top of El Capitan http://t.co/DLKksvffEN</p><a>3:29 PM - 14 Jan 15</a><a>Reply</a><a>Retweet</a><a>Favorite</a></blockquote>nonadultnonadultThe rock face rises more than 3,000 feet above the valley floor, cutting an imposing figure. Jorgeson, a 30-year-old from Santa Rosa, and Caldwell, 36, of Estes Park, Colorado, started their climb on Dec. 27, and have now hit the halfway point.nonadult<blockquote class="tweet"><img src="http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7WRcI2CAAAHjjs.jpg"><a><img src="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3764742750/121acccfa64b9d51187d868db9c01866_normal.png">Lasting Adventures@LastingAdvs</a><a>Follow</a><p class="tweet_text entry-title">Congrats @tommycaldwell1 &amp; @kjorgeson for just completing the #dawnwall on #Yosemite's #ElCapitan. #GetHighonGranite</p><a>3:41 PM - 14 Jan 15</a><a>Reply</a><a>Retweet</a><a>Favorite</a></blockquote>nonadultnonadultIn the weeks that ensued, the men endured razor-sharp holds that ripped into their fingers as they worked to climb through 32 pitches, or sections, of the route.
Along the way, the duo's climb was documented on their social media accounts and by photographers. And a live stream cam tracked the men as they made their final push Wednesday.nonadultnonadultnonadultAlthough they do use a safety rope to keep them from falling thousands of feet to their deaths.nonadultA spokeswoman for the Jorgeson and Caldwell said the climbers planned to spend the rest of the day alone with friends and family celebrating their feat, and that a news conference was planned for Thursday.nonadultnonadultnonadultJosh Lowell with Big Up Productions, which has been chronicling the pair's climbs for the last six years, told the <a href="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_YOSEMITE_CLIMB?SITE=AP&amp;SECTION=HOME&amp;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT">Associated Press</a> Monday that the men planned to take the whole day to recuperate.
"They are resting and trying to grow skin back on their fingertips so they can continue to do battle with the hardest climbing sections, which involve grabbing tiny, razor-sharp edges of rock," Lowell said.
Still, he said, Caldwell and Jorgeson "are doing great."
In fact, if all goes as planned, the climbers reach the top as soon as Friday, Lowell added.nonadult<blockquote class="tweet"><img src="http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7Wafo3CIAAWR7b.jpg"><a><img src="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/514415805652422657/VVLin2v4_normal.png">The White House@WhiteHouse</a><a>Follow</a><p class="tweet_text entry-title">So proud of @TommyCaldwell1 and @KJorgeson for conquering El Capitan. You remind us that anything is possible. -bo</p><a>4:25 PM - 14 Jan 15</a><a>Reply</a><a>Retweet</a><a>Favorite</a></blockquote>nonadultLast week, Jorgeson even hosted a live question-and-answer session from the rock face. Their journey is also being tracked <a href="http://www.elcapreport.com/content/elcap-report-132015-special-dawn-wall-edition-day-9">via bloggers</a> and photographers.nonadultnonadultnonadultKevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell are trying to become the first free climbers to scale the Dawn Wall on El Capitan. An earlier version of this post did not specify the wall being scaled; El Capitan has been climbed by free climbers before.nonadultHow Hard Is Climbing Everest, Really?https://www.buzzfeed.com/jeffrubin/how-hard-is-climbing-everest
It is both easier and more dangerous than you think.

]]>Jeff Rubinhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/jeffrubin/how-hard-is-climbing-everestMon, 05 May 2014 19:10:19 -0400<b>It is both easier and more dangerous than you think.</b>jeffrubinnonadultThis Teenager From New Jersey Climbed To The Very Top Of The World Trade Centerhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/aaronc13/this-teenager-from-new-jersey-climbed-to-the-very-top-of-the
16-year-old Justin Casquejo was arrested after he snuck past guards and construction workers to climb up to the tip of the spire on the Freedom Tower.

Justin Casquejo, a 16-year-old from New Jersey, was arrested for climbing to the top of the Freedom Tower on March 16. Police believe he wore a hard hat to seem inconspicuous, creeping past sleeping security guards as he made his way to the top.

Comparing calluses.

Shoe shopping.

Being in touch with nature.

]]>Erin Chackhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/erinchack/things-rock-climbers-loveFri, 19 Jul 2013 13:54:56 -0400<b>Besides rock climbing.</b> That&#39;s a given.erinchacknonadultWaking up for work is impossible. Waking up to climb at 5 a.m. is no big deal.nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultROPES? LOL WHAT ARE THOSE.nonadultAnd grabbing big jugs!nonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultFour Story Urban Free Climbinghttps://www.buzzfeed.com/hgrant/four-story-urban-free-climbing
If you get vertigo easily, you’ll love this video.

]]>hgranthttps://www.buzzfeed.com/hgrant/four-story-urban-free-climbingMon, 23 Jan 2012 10:17:23 -0500<b>If you get vertigo easily, you&#39;ll love this video.</b>hgrantnonadultSnake Scales Brick Wallhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/babymantis/snake-scales-brick-wall-1opu
I am awed by this snake’s ability to defy gravity. Because really, how else can you explain how a limbless creature is able to climb a vertical face? I guess if you don’t like snakes, you’ll probably want to double check your weather stripping after watching this.

]]>Baby Praying Mantishttps://www.buzzfeed.com/babymantis/snake-scales-brick-wall-1opuSat, 14 Jan 2012 13:02:04 -0500<b>I am awed by this snake's ability to defy gravity.</b> Because really, how else can you explain how a limbless creature is able to climb a vertical face? I guess if you don't like snakes, you'll probably want to double check your weather stripping after watching this.babymantisnonadultWho Needs Rope? Not This Guyhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/maxk/epic-win-swiss-climber-scales-mountains-with-just-3kom

File this under “Stupid But Bad-Ass”. Ueli Steck scaled a 4,000-ft high rock face on Mont Blanc, Europe’s tallest peak, without the aid of ropes or a harness. The only equipment he used was a pair of pickaxes and crampons, the metal spikes climbers attach to their shoes.

]]>maxkhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/maxk/epic-win-swiss-climber-scales-mountains-with-just-3komTue, 02 Aug 2011 01:31:20 -0400<b>File this under "Stupid But Bad-Ass".</b> Ueli Steck scaled a 4,000-ft high rock face on Mont Blanc, Europe&#39;s tallest peak, without the aid of ropes or a harness. The only equipment he used was a pair of pickaxes and crampons, the metal spikes climbers attach to their shoes.maxknonadultSpider Kittens! [VIDEO]https://www.buzzfeed.com/cheezburger/spider-kittens-video-30lu

First a woman loses her footing and nearly comes tumbling down but is stopped by a boulder. Then the boulder comes loose and nearly takes out the cameraman.

]]>Ashhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleytalong/very-lucky-climbers-hpzWed, 06 Jan 2010 21:29:34 -0500First a woman loses her footing and nearly comes tumbling down but is stopped by a boulder. Then the boulder comes loose and nearly takes out the cameraman.ashleytalongnonadult